Seven and the Ragged Tiger
3rd album
Released in November 1983
Last album to feature the original Duran Duran lineup until Astronaut (2004)
Genres considered - Synth-Pop, Dance
Title reference -
"Seven" - 5 band members & 2 managers
"Ragged Tiger" - success
Poor reviews but commercial success
Duran Duran's first and only No. 1 album in the UK
No. 8 in the U.S.
Review Scores -
AllMusic - 4/5 Stars
Classic Pop - 3/5 Stars
The Daily Telegraph - 3/5 Stars
The Encyclopedia of Popular Music - 2/5 Stars
Q - 3/5 Stars
Rolling Stone - 3/5 Stars
The Rolling Stone Album Guide - 3.5/5 Stars
Spin Alternative Record Guide - 6/10
Track List -
Side A -
1. The Reflex
2. New Moon on Monday
3. (I'm Looking for) Cracks in the Pavemen
4. I Take the Dice
5. Of Crime and Passion
Side B -
1. Union of the Snake
2. Shadows on Your Side
3. Tiger Tiger
4. The Seventh Stranger
Duran Duran
Simon Le Bon - Lead Vocals
Nick Rhodes - Keyboards
Andy Taylor - Guitar
John Taylor - Bass
Roger Taylor - Drums
Certified Gold in Finland, the Netherlands, & Switzerland
Certified Platinum in New Zealand & the UK
Certified 2x Platinum in the U.S.
Certified 3x Platinum in Canada
Nick Rhodes once said that when "Tiger Tiger" is on a concert set list, the song is like a "beautiful flower in the middle of the set." He spoke with passion. Simon Le Bon spoke with passion about the album. Fans spoke with passion...and although critical reception was poor, commercial response was powerful. May flowers.
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